CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186

USNGStrigunknown#218638
Latitude
39.919274°
Longitude
-75.125667°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Camden, New Jersey, at latitude 39.91927° and longitude -75.12567°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positional control in the Delaware Valley region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate, monumented positions for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting field work. The point's coordinates are referenced to the appropriate national datum. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy, conducting geodetic studies, and ensuring consistency in regional spatial data. Surveyors working in this area may use this control point to establish local survey networks or verify instrument calibration.

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CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218638 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.919274°, -75.125667°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 9.39″ N, 75° 7′ 32.40″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186 to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)39.919274, -75.125667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 9.39″ N, 75° 7′ 32.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
CAMDEN ARMSTRONG CORK CHIMNEY — NGS JU3190
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORK — NGS JU3192 — Camden, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAMDEN CROFTS CHIMNEY USE — NGS JU3049
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEW YORK — NGS JU3185 — Camden, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAMDEN SHIPBUILDING TANK — NGS JU3050
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186?

CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218638. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186?

The position of CAMDEN MC ANDREWS FORBES CHIM — NGS JU3186 in WGS84 is 39.919274°, -75.125667° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 9.39″ N, 75° 7′ 32.40″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.